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<H1><A name="INTRO" id="INTRO"></A>Chapter 1. Introduction</H1>
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<H1 class="SECT1"><A name="WHATISAWS" id="WHATISAWS">What is Abyss Web Server?</A></H1>
<P>Abyss Web Server turns your computer in a full-featured web server. People all over the Internet can view documents, download graphics, listen to music and even view movies hosted on it. Abyss Web Server was designed with both novice and experimented users in mind. That's why it is easy to use and incredibly powerful.</P>
<P>Abyss Web Server exists in two editions:</P>
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<P>Abyss Web Server X1: Free personal edition. It is a fully functional software with no limitations, no nag screens, no spyware, and no advertisements.</P>
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<P>Abyss Web Server X2: Professional edition. It is suitable for demanding users and medium to high loaded web sites. It supports virtual hosting, dual hosts (HTTP+HTTPS), and advanced features. For more information, visit <KBD class="USERINPUT"><A href="http://www.aprelium.com/abyssws/x2" target="_top">http://www.aprelium.com/abyssws/x2</A></KBD></P>
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